Costco to pay $14M over misleading email subject lines

Costco has agreed to a $14 million settlement due to a class action lawsuit claiming that the company sent misleading promotional emails to Washington state residents, violating local laws. This lawsuit, filed in Costco's home state, argues that some limited-time offers were extended beyond their advertised deadlines. Subject lines like "Today is the last day to access Member-Only Saving" exemplify the issue. The court gave preliminary approval for the settlement on June 23, 2026, with a final hearing scheduled for October 2, 2026. While Costco denies wrongdoing, they chose to settle to avoid legal costs. Residents who got these emails between June 2, 2021, and July 7, 2026, can claim up to $500, with claims due by August 24, 2026.